Born in Brooklyn, New York to Susan (nee Biondolillo) and the late Salvatore Liguori. Beloved wife of 50 years of Joseph, whom she married on July 16, 1972. Devoted mother of Josette and Stephen. Loving mother-in-law of Mark and Melissa. Adored grandmother of Aidan, Jimmy, Andrew, Nicholas and Gracie. Cherished sister of Barbara (Ken) and Linda (the late James). As a team, Susan and Joseph built an incredible family life and created irreplaceable memories, regardless of whether they were going through good times or challenges. Susan relished being whisked away on adventure after adventure by her adoring husband, including traveling on 65 cruises. In addition to their adventures, Susan was supported throughout the greatest challenge of her life, undergoing treatments for cancer for over twenty-seven years, with Joseph as her rock throughout the entire time. Susan had been his rock as well, as Joseph served for twenty-seven years in the army reserves, following his stint serving during the Vietnam War. In spite of the difficulties she faced, Susan served tirelessly as the President of M.B. Aviation before her retirement. In her spare time, Susan enjoyed entertaining her family at her home, where everyone felt welcome and loved at her table. When she wasn't home entertaining, Susan was out enjoying mashed potatoes with sawmill gravy at Cracker Barrel with the epitome of class she inspired others with wherever she went. Susan will be forever remembered and loved for having added razzle dazzle to the lives of every person which she touched. The family will receive friends at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 W. Main Street, Babylon, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 and Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 2 pm-4:30 pm & 7 pm-9:30 pm. Funeral Mass 10:30 am Thursday, April 27, 2023, Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, West Islip. Entombment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
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